I have a machine that is turquoise and beige in color. The face plate is missing and the only # I have found is J-A3 4493. It looks close to the 1959 Brother Galaxie 230. This one has a zigzag stitch and is a very heavy machine. I just need to know the make and model. It was my mother-in-law's. I think she bought it in the 70s. The belt broke and I need to find the model# to replace the belt.
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Take it to a Sewing Center..... They repair all sorts of machines and can help you. I just remembered... There might be another place on the machine that will have a smaller name plate or a sticker with the name on it. It looks like a good sturdy one. I hope you find what you need.
You could also try emailing your photos to:
He does vintage machine repairs - mainly Singer but also a few other brands - and might be able to tell you the brand, model, and he quite possibly stocks the belt you need. Worth a try - he's a lovely gentleman according to my friends in the US who've kept many a fine vintage machine up and sewing thanks to him!
I just remembered ..... It might be a Janome.... I'll see if I can find out and get back
I have the exact same machine . The emblem that you are missing reads Made expresly for Carson Pirie Scott & Co . The model mumber is 290. It was given to me but I had to get a new bobbin for it.
The emblem on this machine that is missing on yours reads as (Made expresly for Carson Pirie Scott & Co.) It is model #290. I have been told that Japan makes an excellent machine. I had to find a bobbin for mine when I got it.
Take it out of the base and there should be a plate that has the model and serial numbers
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